City of Moorpark
Salary: $120,265.60 – 161,782.40 annually
Location: 323 Science Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021
The City of Moorpark is ready to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic Economic Development Manager to our team. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference in Moorpark.
The Economic Development Manager Position:
The Economic Development Manager position at the City of Moorpark offers a unique opportunity to lead the City’s economic development programs and activities. Under direction of the City Manager, the position will directly manage and coordinate the following economic development activities: business retention, growth, and attraction; entrepreneurship support; policy development to strengthen the City’s economy; property acquisition and disposition; negotiation and management of real estate transactions and development agreements; real estate and tax increment financing; workforce development and job creation; marketing to promote the City as a tourist destination, including public art, digital and social media, web content, and printed materials; and revitalization of the heart and soul of the community – downtown High Street.
The ideal candidate has a strong desire to work in local government and will make a positive impact in the community with their passion for creativity and innovation while utilizing excellent customer service and communication skills.
They will enjoy communicating with business owners; working with entrepreneurs and developers; conducting business walks and tours; being highly visible in the community; strengthening partnerships with the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce and economic development agencies in the region; organizing and attending social and networking events related to economic development; supporting the growth and expansion of existing businesses; actively seeking new businesses; and working with commercial property owners and brokers to fill vacant spaces and buildings. The Economic Development Manager will also implement the City’s goals in the areas of economic development, manage the division’s budget, and meet the City’s high standards of quality customer service to businesses and residents.
Experience
A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience with public agency economic development programs, projects, and activities, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
Training
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, urban planning, finance, economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable.
License or Certificate
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate valid California driver’s license is required. Certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or Accredited California Economic Developer (ACE) is desirable.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package comprised of 100% City paid health insurance for employee and most plans will also cover dependents at 100% (depending upon the plan chosen), 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long- term disability insurance for employee and dependents, CalPERS retirement, 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation, annual leave bank, paid holidays including a winter break, Flexible Spending Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, voluntary employee-paid supplemental life insurance, and a 9/80 work schedule where feasible.
Please click here to view a brochure with more details on the position and the City of Moorpark.
Apply online at https://moorparkca.gov/jobs
First review of applications will be on November 2. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Prompt application submission before the first review is encouraged.